Kitchen Floor Tiles

When it comes to choosing kitchen floor tiles, besides a beautiful design, there are a number of other factors that should be looked into. Firstly, the tiles should be waterproof, as in the kitchen water spilling incidents are quite common. Secondly, the tiles should be durable and resistant to stains caused by food spills. Thirdly, the tiles should be slip-resistant so that any water spilled in the kitchen due to utensil washing or cooking, does not make the floor much slippery. Once the tiles meet all these criteria, only then they should be considered for flooring.

Slate Tiles
Slate tiles are durable, slip-resistant as well as stain-resistant, making them an ideal choice for kitchens. One drawback of slate tiles is that the color choices are very limited. Usually, slate floors come in colors such as gray, rust, green, charcoal or in a mix of all these colors.

Quarry Tiles
People who are lucky to have large kitchens, can go in for the elegant looking quarry tiles. Although, installing quarry tiles requires a lot of time, effort and money, yet, once they are installed, they turn out to be extremely durable.

Granite Tiles
Another kitchen flooring option is to go in for granite tiles which are completely stain resistant. The only drawback of granite tiles is that their surface can get easily scratched or become dull with regular usage. This makes them very high maintenance as these tiles have to be cleaned/mopped on a daily basis.

Bamboo Tiles
People who cannot afford hardwood for kitchen flooring, can opt for their look-alike bamboo tiles. Their price is less compared to wooden flooring and are an ideal choice for people looking for environment friendly floor ideas. Bamboo tiles are durable, easy to clean and moisture resistant. They lend a very sophisticated and stylish look to the kitchen too.

Linoleum Tiles
For people who are looking for cheap floor tiles, linoleum tiles are the ideal choice. Linoleum tiles come in a variety of textures, colors and styles. They are also available as look-alike of high-priced flooring such as wooden and quarry tile flooring. The cost to install linoleum tiles is very less when compared to other types of tiles.

Porcelain Tiles
Porcelain tiles, a type of ceramic tiles, are extremely hard, strong and durable. They are resistant to stains as well as moisture. Being available in a variety of colors and designs, ceramic tile flooring is the best bet for kitchen floors as well as for the countertops.

For those of you who want to lend a completely different look to your kitchen, a good option is Saltillo tiles. These Mexican tiles give a Mediterranean look to the kitchen. Another option is Travertine tiles, which are made from limestone and come in colors such as gold and ivory. In the end, whatever type of flooring you choose, make sure that the design matches with the overall decor of the kitchen. One last tip before I sign off - When choosing the color of the tiles, it is suggested to always go in for lighter shades as these make the kitchen look spacious and feel airy.